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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,390.76, 470,272.92 and 113,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,390.76, 470,272.92 and 113,726.72 is: 170,657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,390.76 : 470,272.92 = 113,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,390.76/470,272.92 = 113,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,390.76x = 470,272.92 × 113,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,390.76x = 53,482,596,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,596,696.42/313,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,657.86

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